The Football Association of Malawi has created a Special Relief Fund aimed at bailing out elite players and officials who rely on football as a source of income. The FAM Executive Committee took the decision during an Emergency Meeting held via Video-conference on Monday, to review the FAM Task Force report on the Impact of
By Moagi Madisa Away from home, football fans in Botswana will be happy to learn that Zebras winger Mpho Kgaswane is safe and sound in Azerbaijan amid the coronavirus pandemic that has swept across the world. Kgaswane, 25, plies his trade with Zira FC in the Premyer Laqasi, a first tier league with eight teams
The coronavirus pandemic has brought football to a standstill across Southern Africa, but that does not mean the work stops for COSAFA behind the scenes, with the training of match officials in the region continuing through this period. Renowned COSAFA Referees Manager Felix Tangawarima, who is also a member of the Confederation of African Football
The Eswatini Football Association (EFA) intend to complete the current 2019/20 domestic season when it is safe to return to play. Countries such as Belgium and Netherlands have voided their campaigns due to the coronavirus pandemic, and will start afresh in the 2020/21 season later in the year. But EFA General Secretary Mr. Frederick Mngomezulu
It is not just players and coaches that are lending their voice to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, some of COSAFA’s top match officials are getting involved too. Angolan match official Helder Martins is one of the best referees in Africa and a veteran of over 10 years of blowing the whistle at COSAFA
Zimbabwe national team star Ovidy Karuru has made an impassioned plea to fans to remain in their homes to stop the spread of the coronavirus in the country. Karuru, who currently plies his trade for South African Premier Soccer League side Stellenbosch FC, says the only effective way to slow the spread of the deadly
By Moagi Madisa Botswana international marksman Mogakolodi Ngele has become the latest footballer to add his weight to the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. ‘Tsotso’, as he is affectionately known, reminded his compatriots to stay home and calmly follow procedurals as issued by the health practitioners in the landlocked country. “The government is working hard
There are many footballers from all over the African continent who are plying their trade in the COSAFA region, and for them the battle with the coronavirus pandemic is as important as if they were in their home country. One such player is Rwanda international striker Jacques Tuyisenge, who plays for top Angolan side Petro
Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chefs star Siphiwe Tshabalala has added his voice to the calls for South Africans to stay at home and respect the regulations put in by government. South Africa is on day 25 of lockdown, which is due to end on April 30, but is likely to be phased out over
To show appreciation for the efforts made and risks braved by healthcare workers and other professionals who are giving their all to ensure society continues to function in the face of the coronavirus, football stars both past and present have come together to pay tribute to humanity’s heroes. Across the globe, staff and volunteers at
